How to Make an Origami Chair: 13 Steps
Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding that has captivated people around the world for centuries. One of the many creations you can make with origami is a miniature chair. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll teach you how to make an origami chair in 13 easy steps.
Materials Required:
– A square sheet of paper (preferably origami paper)
Step 1: Start with a square sheet of paper, color side facing down. Fold the paper in half, creating a rectangle.
Step 2: Unfold the paper and fold it in half again, but this time, perpendicular to the first fold.
Step 3: Unfold the paper again, and now you will have a visible crease in the middle. With the colored side facing up, fold each corner into the center crease.
Step 4: Turn the paper over so the flaps are facing downward. Fold both sides into the middle crease.
Step 5: Unfold both sides and lift up one side flap while pressing down on its edge to create a diagonal fold.
Step 6: Repeat step 5 for the other side flap.
Step 7: Refold both sides inward along their original creases while making sure that triangle flaps created in previous steps are properly tucked inside.
Step 8: Fold up both bottom and top edges so they meet at the center line.
Step 9: Now, turn over your folded piece and fold down triangular flaps at top corners. This creates your backrest.
Step 10: Fold up a small flap at bottom corners to create seat legs’ thickness.
Step 11: Fold backrest piece toward seat piece until backrest’s lower triangular portion lines up with chair edge
Step 12: Tuck backrest triangular portion under seat piece’s flaps to secure it in place.
Step 13: Make necessary adjustments to ensure chair stands upright and straight, and you’re done!
Congratulations! You’ve created an origami chair in 13 simple steps. This whimsical miniature furniture piece is perfect for decorating your home or office space, showcasing your paper folding skills, or as a creative way to engage children in learning origami. With practice and patience, you’ll be able to make more intricate origami pieces that will amaze your friends and family. Happy folding!